Show-Me-Jury System Makes Communication Easier

If you get a notice that you’re on the jury list, a new Missouri jury system is making it easier for you to communicate with the circuit clerk’s office.
Beginning this month, prospective jurors in Grundy County can choose to communicate with the court by text or email, as the court implements the new Show-Me- Jury system. Grundy County Circuit Clerk Becky Stanturf said her office will mail new Show-Me Jury questionnaires early this month for jury service beginning Sept. 1. The questionnaires require a response and the new system gives you several options.
“A big benefit to the public will be the ease of contacting and communicating with the courts and in particular, the jury supervisor’s office,” said Ms. Stanturf. “Although Show-Me-Jury is not completely paperless, it allows our potential jurors to do more online and choose how they want the court to let them know if they have been excused or disqualified from serving.”
Here’s how the Show-Me- Jury system works: the circuit court will continue as it always has to send a jury questionnaire through the postal service. When potential jurors receive the questionnaire, they can now go online at www.courts.mo.gov/ejuror to complete their juror qualification forms. The online questionnaire lets them choose their preferred method of communication with the court – whether by postal service, email or even text message. Potential jurors who believe they are not qualified for jury service under state law can follow the online instructions to submit their necessary documentation electronically.
Potential jurors who don’t have access to a computer or who prefer to communicate information electronically can call the clerk’s office to request paper copies of the questionnaire.
Missouri courts do not require anyone to provide confidential information over the telephone or by email. The Show-Me-Jury system is designed to give citizens a choice on how they want to communicate with their local courts about potential jury service. Any telephone call or email threatening the recipient with fines or jail time for failing to comply are fraudulent, are in no way connected with the Missouri courts and should be reported to local law enforcement officials.
“Juries are a hallmark of the American justice system and we truly appreciate the willingness of our citizens to serve as jurors,” said Ms. Stanturf. “Through the Show-Me-Jury system, we hope to make the service much easier and more convenient.”